Landesbühnen celebrate 80 years - new season with 24 premieres
From the opera classic "The Magic Flute" to the contemporary play "The Blueprint": the Landesbühnen are starting the new season with a varied program.
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Leipzig Book Fair focuses on Danube literature
How does the Danube as a European river shape literature and identities? The Leipzig Book Fair aims to provide answers with a new program line.
Ibug Festival attracts more than 35,000 visitors
Accusations of anti-Semitism, a work of art taken down and a surprising U-turn: The Ibug Festival was the subject of controversial debates this year.
Day of the Saxons ends with a grand parade
Sebnitz celebrated the 30th Day of the Saxons with a parade lasting several hours and many guests. The police reported a peaceful event and only a few traffic problems.
Day of the Saxons overcomes borders
90s party, freefall tower and a parade with 1,800 participants: In Sebnitz, the "Day of the Saxons" becomes an XXL event - and the border with the Czech Republic disappears for a weekend.
Traditional company from Dresden gets French owners
Deutsche Werkstätten from Dresden-Hellerau is getting a new majority owner in Ateliers De France. What this means for the future of the traditional company.
Board of Directors sees accusations of anti-Semitism refuted
Are some of the artworks in the Ibug street art show in Chemnitz anti-Semitic? Following a letter of protest, the organizers have obtained several statements. What happens now?
Gewandhaus conductor Nelsons extends contract
The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig is extending its contract with Andris Nelsons: The 46-year-old will continue to lead the internationally sought-after ensemble through the coming years.
Baroque music in the engine shed: Silbermann Days get underway
This year's Silbermann Days aim to explore the sound of Europe and build several bridges - not only between industrial history and music, but also between France and Saxony.
Mining and colonial suffering: Folkwang shows Kentridge exhibition
He is a draughtsman, stages great operas and promotes young artists. The South African all-round artist William Kentridge is the subject of a double exhibition in Essen and Dresden.
Mining and colonial suffering: Folkwang shows Kentridge exhibition
He is a draughtsman, stages great operas and promotes young artists. The South African all-round artist William Kentridge is the subject of a double exhibition in Essen and Dresden.
Neisse Film Festival seeks entries for 2026
Filmmakers from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic can once again submit their works for the film festival in the border triangle.
Semperoper increases occupancy rate to 94.2 percent
The Semperoper is one of Saxony's flagships. The high level of audience approval proves the work of artistic director Nora Schmid in her first season right.
Anti-Semitism criticism of street art show in Chemnitz
A street art exhibition is currently running in Chemnitz as part of the European Capital of Culture program. But now there are accusations of anti-Semitism against some of the works on display. This is how the organizers are reacting.
Colorful parade heralds the start of the Zwickau puppet theater season
Zwickau has a long tradition of puppetry. Now the theater is starting a new season. It's going to be a colorful start in the city.
Bracelet to chair - Portal to the jack-of-all-trades van de Velde
From houses to posters to umbrella handles, Henry van de Velde designed an almost unbelievable amount. A portal gives an idea of just how extensive his work was - and not only that.
Lachmesse Leipzig brings comedy diversity to the stage
Every year in October, the Lachmesse Leipzig becomes a meeting place for the satire scene. This year, more than 100 artists are taking part in the festival.
New management for the Zwickau Puppet Theater
Puppets have been telling exciting stories in the theater in Zwickau for 73 years. An important change is due for the new season.
8,000 guests at the start of Festival Ibug in Chemnitz
For the 20th time, Ibug is revitalizing Saxony's industrial wastelands with urban art. After a bumpy start in Chemnitz, the organizers are satisfied.
Survey: Sorbs have closer ties to Lusatia
The Sorbian population feels more closely connected to Lusatia than the average, a study shows. Another result: Sorbian language and culture are part of the regional identity.
Visitor minus at the Dresden Film Nights
The summer in Saxony has not been as cold and rainy as this year for a long time. The Dresden Film Nights also felt the effects of this.
Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music with record attendance
Fans of chamber music get their money's worth at the Moritzburg Festival. Once again, hardly a seat was left empty at the latest edition. The audience was able to embark on a musical journey through Europe.
"Unconscious": Festival in Lusatia focuses on the "we"
Music, dance, theater - the Lausitz Festival offers a diverse program starting this Sunday. Ten thousand guests are expected.
Lausitz Festival starts with "Sonettfabrik" in Domsdorf
Music, dance, theater - the Lausitz Festival offers a diverse program starting this Sunday. Ten thousand guests are expected.
"Germany murders too" - political street art in Chemnitz
Every year, the Ibug festival revitalizes Saxony's industrial wastelands with urban art. Now it is entering its 20th edition in Chemnitz. One theme that characterizes the show is the Gaza war.
Kreuzchor presents season - highlight Bach's Mass in B minor
Singing for God and the world: the Dresdner Kreuzchor belongs to the premier league of boys' choirs in Germany. As Dresden's musical ambassador, it also goes on tour.
Volunteers from all over the world look after the Ore Mountains mining region
Experiencing and preserving a world heritage site together: Twelve volunteers from all over the world are gaining experience in the Ore Mountains and helping to maintain historical sites.
"Black Book": Foundation laments lost monuments
Whether it's a hereditary court or a historic petrol station: unique buildings in Germany should actually be preserved. But things often turn out differently, according to a new "black book".
Festival attracts 56,000 visitors to the old power plant site
In the Capital of Culture year, the "Begehungen" art festival in Chemnitz attracted a record number of visitors. The venue had it all.